Nonna Betty Harpe 
Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta Bake is the kind of recipe that looks like you put in a lot more effort than you actually did, which is exactly what a weeknight dinner should be. Tender pasta, juicy chicken, a rich pesto cream sauce, and a golden, bubbly cheese top all come together in one baking dish … Read more
Orzo chicken is the kind of weeknight dinner I reach for when I want something that feels like real cooking without a stack of dishes at the end. Tender chicken thighs, creamy orzo pasta, garlic, lemon, and a good pour of chicken broth all come together in a single pot in about 30 minutes. The … Read more
Keto Cranberry Chicken Salad has become my most-requested lunch recipe every November, and I keep making it through the entire winter because it is that satisfying. It comes together in about 15 minutes with no cooking required, and the combination of creamy dressing, crunchy mixed nuts, chewy cranberries, and crumbled goat cheese makes it feel … Read more
Crockpot French Dip Sandwiches have always been my go-to when I want something that tastes like you spent all day in the kitchen without actually doing that. I remember the first time I made these on a blustery January Sunday, the kind where the fields outside were frozen and you just needed something warm to … Read more
This onion boil recipe is one of those quietly brilliant dishes that makes people lean over the pot and ask, “Wait, that’s just onions?” I remember the first time I made something like this for Sunday dinner, tucking four big yellow onions into my old Dutch oven with a knob of butter and whatever wine … Read more
Slow cooker BBQ beef brisket is one of those recipes I keep coming back to whenever I need a meal that practically cooks itself. I still remember the first time I made this on a cold Sunday morning. I rubbed the spices onto the beef before the sun was fully up, set the slow cooker … Read more
Sweet chili meatballs crockpot style might be the easiest crowd-pleaser I have ever made, and I have been cooking for a lot of crowds over the years. Four ingredients, five minutes to put it together, and the slow cooker handles everything while you move on with your day. The first time I made these was … Read more
Slow cooker brown sugar garlic chicken is the kind of recipe that saves a weeknight without asking much of you in return. Five ingredients, five minutes of prep, and by the time the day is done, dinner is waiting with that deep, caramelized garlic smell that fills the whole house. I started making this on … Read more
This dump-and-bake chicken tzatziki casserole is perfect for busy weeknights when you don’t want to fuss in the kitchen. Just toss raw chicken into a baking dish with tzatziki sauce and your favorite veggies, then let the oven do all the work. It’s creamy but not heavy, packed with garlic, cucumber, and lemon in every … Read more
Chicken Zucchini Bake is the kind of recipe that earns a permanent spot on your weeknight dinner list the very first time you make it. It is honest, no-fuss food rooted in the kind of practical home cooking I grew up watching at my grandmother’s farmhouse table. On Sunday afternoons, her kitchen always smelled like … Read more
Crockpot BBQ Chicken is one of those recipes that makes the whole house smell like a backyard cookout without you lifting more than a whisk. I have been making versions of this slow cooker pulled chicken for years, and it is still one of the most-requested dishes whenever family shows up at my door. Growing … Read more
Crockpot Chicken Piccata brings restaurant-quality Italian flavors to your dinner table with almost no effort. I still remember the first time I made this dish for my grandchildren’s visit – they couldn’t believe something so tender and flavorful came from my trusty slow cooker. The bright lemon sauce, savory capers, and perfectly cooked chicken created … Read more